K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – HORTICULTURE Grade 7/8 (Exploratory)

Course Description:

This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to a Horticulture National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers four common competencies that a Grade 7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess: 1) using tools, equipment and paraphernalia; 2) performing mensuration and calculation; 3) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures; and 4) interpreting technical drawing and plans. The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course, 2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course, and 3) exploration of career opportunities. CONTENT Introduction 1. Basic concepts in agriculture crop production 2. Relevance of the course 3. Career opportunities

CONTENT STANDARD The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts and underlying theories in horticulture.

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The learner independently demonstrates common competencies in horticulture as prescribed by TESDA Training Regulations.

1. Explain basic concepts in horticulture 2. Discuss the relevance of the course 3. Explore career opportunities for horticulture

The learner recognizes his/her Personal Competencies and Skills (PECS) and is able to compare these with the PECS of a practicing entrepreneur/ employee involved in Horticulture

LO 1. Recognize Personal Competencies and Skills (PECS) needed in Horticulture 1.1. Identify and assess ones PECS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits 1.2. Identify and assess a practitioner’s PECS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits 1.3. Compare self with a practitioner 1.4. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth

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The learner independently identifies the products/services available, the customers, and the competition within the horticulture market. *LO – Learning Outcome

LO 2. Recognize and understand the market for Horticulture 2.1. Identify the different products/services available in the market 2.2. Enumerate the differences between

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PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES 1. Assessment of Personal Competencies The learner demonstrates and Skills (PECS) vis-à-vis a practicing understanding of ones entrepreneur/employee in the Personal Competencies and province. Skills (PECS) 1.1. characteristics 1.2. attributes 1.3. lifestyle 1.4. skills 1.5. traits 2. Analysis of PECS in relation to those of a practicing entrepreneur/employee 3. Align, strengthen and develop one's PECS based on the results ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET 1. Key concepts of Environment & Learner demonstrates Market understanding of the 2. Products & services available in the environment and market of market Horticulture 3. Concept of differentiation of products K to 12 TLE Agri - Fishery Arts - Horticulture Curriculum Guide December 2013

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& services 4. Concept of Customers and the reasons they buy products & services 5. Competitors in the market

LEARNING COMPETENCIES 2.3.

LESSON 1: USE AND MAINTAIN FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 1. Farm tools The learner demonstrates 2. Farm equipment understanding of basic 3. Parts and functions of farm tools and concepts, underlying theories equipment and principles in using farm 4. Safety practices tools and equipment in 5. Preventive maintenance horticulture. 6. Upkeep of equipment The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts, underlying theories and principles in using farm tools and equipment in horticulture.

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The learner uses farm tools and equipment in horticulture based on the required task.

The learner uses farm tools and equipment in horticulture based on required task.

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these products Identify the customers of these products and the reason these products/services are purchased Identify the companies selling these products/services

LO 1. Select farm tools 1.1. Identify appropriate farm tools according to requirement 1.2. Check farm tools for faults and defects in accordance with farm procedures 1.3. Use appropriate tools and equipment safely according to job requirements and manufacturer’s instructions 1.4. Use farm tools LO 2. Operates farm equipment 2.1. Identify appropriate farm equipment and facilities 2.2. Follow directions in the instructional manual of farm equipment prior to operation. 2.3. Conduct pre-operation check-up in line with manufacturer’s manual 2.4. Report faults in farm equipment and facilities in line with farm procedures 2.5. Use farm equipment according to their functions 2.6. Follow safety procedures LO 3. Perform preventive maintenance. 3.1. Discuss procedures in cleaning tools and equipment in line with farm procedures immediately after use 3.2. Explain the steps in performing routine check-up and maintenance operations 3.3. Store tools and equipment in

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LESSON NO. 2: PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION 1. Problem solving procedures in The learner demonstrates fertilizer computation understanding of basic 2. Basic mathematical operations in concepts, underlying theories solving problems related to and principles in performing horticulture estimations and basic 3. Simple project proposal calculations in horticulture. 4. Systems of measurement 5. Units of measurement 6. Conversion of units 7. Fractions and decimals 8. Percentage and ratios 9. Basic record keeping

The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts, underlying theories and principles in performing estimations and basic calculations in horticulture.

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The learner performs estimations and basic calculations related to horticulture.

The learner performs estimations and basic calculations related to horticulture.

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designated areas Observe how to sharpen and oil farm tools and equipment

LO 4. Perform estimation 4.1. Identify job requirements 4.2. Estimate quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work task 4.3. Estimate time needed to complete a work/activity 4.4. Make a cost estimate of materials and labor to complete a task 4.5. Report estimate of materials and resources 4.6. Determine cost and return when producing crops 4.7. Determine profit and/or loss using the four fundamental operations 4.8. Determine the price of a product using mark-up percentage LO 5.Perform basic calculations 5.1. Identify calculations to be made according to job requirements 5.2. Determine the correct method of calculation 5.3. Ascertain system and units of measurement to be followed 5.4. Perform calculations needed to complete the task using the four basic fundamental operations 5.5. Use appropriate operations to comply with the instructions 5.6. Employ different techniques in checking the accuracy of computation

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LESSON 3: INTERPRETATION PLANS AND DRAWINGS 1. Farm plans and drawings The learner demonstrates 2. Types of planting understanding of basic 3. Interpreting and reading planting concepts, underlying theories system and principles in interpreting 4. Staking procedures plans and drawings of farms 5. Use of planting board and irrigation systems. 6. Layout of irrigation system 7. Types of irrigation system

LESSON 4: APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS 1. Farm chemicals The learner demonstrates 2. Personal protective equipment understanding of basic 3. First aid concepts, underlying theories 4. Emergency procedures and principles in applying 5. Safe working environment safety measures in farm 6. Procedure in cleaning and storing operations. tools and outfits 7. Technique in storing materials and chemicals 8. Waste disposal 9. Water management system

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The learner interprets plans and drawings of farms and irrigation systems in horticulture.

The learner observes safety measures in farm operations in horticulture.

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LO 6. Interpret farm plans and layout 6.1. Interpret planting system according to established farm procedures 6.2. Design farm plans and layout 6.3. Stake site according to planting system LO 7. Interpret irrigation plans and designs 7.1. Interpret irrigation system plan according to established procedures 7.2. Differentiate the designs of irrigation system according to standard procedures

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LO 8. Apply appropriate safety measures while working in the farm 8.1. Apply safety measures based on work requirement and farm procedures 8.2. Utilize tools and materials in accordance with specifications and procedures 8.3. Follow the guidelines in wearing outfits in accordance with farm requirements 8.4. Explain the importance of checking shelf life and/or expiration of materials’ effectivity against manufacturer’s specifications 8.5. Differentiate the hazards in workplaces and report these in line with guidelines 8.6. Observe how to respond to emergencies in the farm 8.7. Discuss how to prevent accidents LO 9.Safekeeping/disposal of tools, materials and outfits 9.1. Explain how to clean used tools and outfit following the farm procedures

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9.3.

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before storing Label unused materials and supplies according to manufacturer’s recommendation and farm requirements before storing Observe how to dispose waste materials according to manufacturers’, government and farm requirements

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Course Description:

K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – HORTICULTURE GRADE 9 (Specialization)

This is a course in HORTICULTURE leading to NC II Qualification consisting of the core competencies that a person must achieve on conducting pre-horticultural farm operations. CONTENT Introduction 1. Concepts and competencies in performing pre-horticultural farm operations

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The learner demonstrates understanding of one’s Personal Competencies (PEC’s) across horticultural products and services

The learner recognizes his/her Personal Competencies (PEC’s) across horticultural products and services and prepares an activity plan that aligns with that of a practitioner/ entrepreneur in Horticulture

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. Explain the different factors to be considered in setting up a business 2. Assess one’s PEC’s, such as, characteristics, lifestyle features , and skills 2. Career Opportunities in 3. Assess practitioner’s entrepreneurial Horticulture Farm Operations competencies, such as, characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, and traits 4. QUARTER 1: DEVELOPING PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES ACROSS ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET LESSON 1: Entrepreneurship and Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PEC’s) 1. Nature of entrepreneurial The learner demonstrates The learner recognizes his/her LO 1. Know the Nature of an activities understanding of one’s Personal Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurial Activity in relation to 2. Assessment of Personal Personal Competencies and Competencies and Skills Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies Competencies and Skills (PECS) Skills (PECS) in Horticulture (PECSs) and prepares an and Skills (PECSs) needed in Horticulture vis-à-vis a practicing activity plan that aligns with 1.1. Know the different factors considered in entrepreneur/ employee in that of a setting up businesses locality/town practitioner/entrepreneur in 1.2. Identify the characteristics, lifestyle, skills 2.1. Characteristics Horticulture of successful entrepreneurs 2.2. Lifestyle 1.3. Assess one’s PECSs: characteristics, 2.3. Skills attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits 3. Analysis of PECS in relation to a 1.4. Assess practitioner’s: characteristics, practitioner attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits 4. Align, strengthen and develop 1.5. Compare one’s PECSS with that of a ones PECS based on the results practitioner /entrepreneur 1.6. Align one’s PECSS with that of a practitioner/entrepreneur

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LESSON 2: Understanding The Environment And Market Of Businesses Market (Town) The learner demonstrates The learner independently 1. Key concepts of Market understanding of creates a business vicinity map 2. Players in the Market environment and market in reflective of potential (Competitors) Horticulture in one’s Horticulture market within the 3. Products & services available in town/municipality. locality/town. the market

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LO 2. Recognize and understand the influence of the market and environment in businesses 2.1. Market characteristics 2.2. Forms of businesses across industries 2.3. Needs and demands through environmental scanning 2.4. 4M’s of production 2.5. Start-up capital, site selection, hiring, registering a business, and record keeping 2.6. SWOT 2.7. Business Plan

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QUARTER 2: Conduct of Pre-Horticultural Farm Operations (Note: Research components should be included in all activities) LESSON 3: Preparing farm tools, implements, and simple equipment for horticultural farm operations 1. Identification and classifi-cation of LO 1: Prepare tools, farm implements, and farm tools, farm implements and simple equipment for horticultural simple equipment operations Tools 1.1. Identify and classify tools, farm Digging tools implements and simple equipment - Harvesting tools according to its usage - Measuring tools, etc.) 1.2. Perform basic pre-operative checking of Farm implements/ tools, farm implements and equipment in Simple Equipment accordance with manufacturer’s manual - Water pumps 1.3. Segregate and treat tools with wear and - Hand tractor corrosions - Plow and Harrow - Sprayer 2. Safety precautions in preparing tools, farm implements and simple equipment 3. Basic pre-operative checking of tools, farm implements and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s manual 4. Treating tools with wear and K to 12 TLE Agri - Fishery Arts - Horticulture Curriculum Guide December 2013

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corrosions 5. Friction

QUARTER 3: Conduct of Pre-Horticultural Farm Operations (Note: Research components should be included in all activities) Lesson 4: Observing Safety Precautions In Horticultural Farm Operations 1. Preventing Hazards in the LO 1. Prepare and maintain farm Workplace facilities 1.1. Presence of wildlife in the 1.1. Prevent workplace hazards and workplace environmental implications with 1.2. Exposure to fumes and maintenance procedures solar radiation 1.2. Perform maintenance activities to 1.3. Adverse weather conditions maximize efficiency and effectiveness of 1.4. Hazardous substances like nursery facilities fuel, grease, and oil spills 2. Maintenance activities of nursery facilities 3. Safety measures/pre-caution in preparing and maintaining farm QUARTER 4: Conduct of Pre-Horticultural Farm Operations (Note: Research components should be included in all activities) Lesson 5: Maintenance Activities of Farm Facilities 1. Maintenance activities of facilities LO 1. Secure tools, farm 1.1. Pump house implements/equipment and facilities 1.2. Mechanical drier 1.1. Perform maintenance activities to 1.3. Storage house maximize efficiency and effectiveness of 1.4. Machine shed facilities 1.5. Drainage system 1.2. Set up preventive structures during 2. Setting up preventive structures inclement weather during inclement weather 1.3. Store tools, farm implements and 3. Safekeeping of equipment every equipment according to approve after use practice 4. Principle of 5S 5. Securing post-harvest tools K to 12 TLE Agri - Fishery Arts - Horticulture Curriculum Guide December 2013

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – HORTICULTURE GRADE 10 (Specialization) Course Description: This is a course in HORTICULTURE leading to NC II Qualification consisting of the core competencies that a person must achieve in producing major lowland and semi temperate vegetables. CONTENT INTRODUCTION 1. Concepts and competencies in producing major lowland and semitemperate vegetables 2. Opportunities in Vegetables Crop Production

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The learner demonstrates understanding of core concepts and competencies in producing major lowland and semi-temperate vegetables.

The learner independently demonstrates core competencies in producing major lowland and semi temperate vegetables as prescribed in the TESDA Training Regulation.

1.1. Explain concepts and perform core competencies on producing major lowland and semi temperate vegetables 1.2. Explore job opportunities that one can venture into after taking the course

The learner recognizes his/her Personal Competencies and Skills (PECS) and is able to compare these with the PECS of a practicing entrepreneur/ employee involved in horticulture.

LO 1. Develop and Strengthen Personal Competencies and Skills (PECS) needed Horticulture 1.1. Identify & Assess ones PECS: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits 1.2. Identify successful entrepreneurs/ employees in the province. 1.3. Identify & Assess a practitioner’s: Characteristics, Attributes, Lifestyle, Skills, Traits 1.4. Compare self with a practitioner. 1.5. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth 1.6. Align, strengthen, develop areas based on the results of the PECS Assessment

PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES 1. Assessment of Personal The learner demonstrates Competencies and Skills (PECS) visan understanding of ones à-vis a practicing Personal Competencies and entrepreneur/employee in the Skills (PECS) and what it province. takes to become successful 1.1. Characteristics in the field. 1.2. Attributes 1.3. Lifestyle 1.4. Skills 1.5. Traits 2. Analysis of PECS in relation to a practitioner 3. Align, strengthen and develop ones PECS based on the results

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ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET THE MARKET (The Province) 4. Key concepts of the Market 5. Players in the Market (Competitors) 6. Products & services available in the market

The learner demonstrates understanding of the market of horticulture in the context of the province.

The learner independently identifies the products/services available and the competitors within the province's horticulture market

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THE MARKET – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 1. Key concepts of developing a product 2. Finding Value 3. Innovation 4. Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

The learner demonstrates understanding of developing a product in Horticulture

The learner independently identifies: the customers of within the Horticulture market.

THE MARKET - SELECTING BUSINESS IDEA 1. Key concepts in Selecting a Business Idea 2. Criteria 3. Techniques

The learner demonstrates understanding of the techniques of selecting business ideas.

The learner independently selects a viable business idea.

THE MARKET – BRANDING Key concepts of Branding

The learner demonstrates understanding of branding and develops a brand for

The learner independently generates a brand for their business idea.

LO 2. Recognize and Understand the market for horticulture. 2.1. Identify the players/ competitors within the province 2.2. Identify the different products/services available in the market 2.3. Enumerate the differences between these products/ services LO 3. Develop a product for the provincial market. 3.1. Identify what is of “Value” to the customer. 3.2. Identify the Customers 3.3. Define and identify what makes a product different 3.4. Enumerate and apply creativity and innovation techniques in order to develop a product that stands out. 3.5. Identify the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of the product. LO 4. Select a business idea for the Horticulture market based on the criteria and techniques provided 4.1. Identify potential business ideas to select from 4.2. Enumerate the various criteria and steps to selecting a business idea 4.3. Apply the criteria/steps in order to select a viable business idea. 4.4. Identify a business idea based on the criteria/steps provided. LO 5. Develop a brand for the product. 5.1. Identify the benefits of having a good brand.

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their business idea.

Quarter 1 LESSON : Produce vegetables Module: Prepare land for planting 1. Collection of samples for soil analysis 1.1. Importance of Soil Sampling 1.2. Guidelines in collecting soil samples 1.3. Procedure in Soil Sampling 2.

Soil laboratory analysis using 2.1. Soil testing Kit (STK) and 2.2. Soil Laboratory Analysis 2.3. Procedure in soil analysis 2.4. CEC 2.5. NPK ratio

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Interpretation of the results of soil analysis 3.1. Recommendation based on the manual of the DA standards & procedures 3.2. Basic calculations

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5.2. Enumerate recognizable brands in the town/province. 5.3. Enumerate the criteria for developing a brand. 5.4. Generate a brand that is clear and follows the techniques of generating a brand.

(Note: Research component should be included in the activities) LO 1 Prepare land for planting

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1.1. Collect soil samples for soil analysis

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1.2. Conduct soil analysis

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1.3. Interpret the result of soil analysis

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1.4. Choose and use right farm implements and equipment

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use of farm equipments Types and function of Farm Tillage Implements Advantages of using farm tillage implements

5. Proper land preparation using plow and harrow 5.1. Importance of land preparation & tillage 5.2. Common method and tillage for lowland & upland 5.3. Land preparation procedure 5.4. Seedbed/seedplot preparation 5.5. Operation of Farm equipment 6. Safety precautions in operating farm tools and equipment 6.1. Procedure in the use of power tools and equipment 6.2. Safety precaution guidelines in operating farm tools and equipment Quarter 2 LESSON : Produce vegetables (Note: Research component should be included in the activities) Module 2: Growing seedling 1. Characteristics of good quality seeds 2.1. -Damage free 2.2. -True-to-type 2.3. -Viable 2.4. -Free from mixture 2.5. -Free from seed-borne disease 2.6. Types of seed 2.7. Seed certification standard K to 12 TLE Agri - Fishery Arts - Horticulture Curriculum Guide December 2013

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1.5. Clear, plow and harrow of the area

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1.6. Observe safety precautions in operating farm tools and equipment

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LO 2 Grow seedlings 2.1.

Procure and select good quality seeds

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LEARNING COMPETENCIES 2.2. Conduct seed testing

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2. Seed germination test 2.1. Importance of Seed Germination Test 2.2. Methods of Seed Germination Test - Ragdoll Method - Petri Dish - Seed bed - Seedbox 2.3. Procedure in Seed 2.4. Germination Test following the three methods: - Computing Percentage - Seed Germination - Safety precaution in using chemicals 3.

Composition of growing media 3.1. Importance of 3.2. Growing Media 3.3. Characteristics of a Good Growing Media 3.4. Composition of a Good Growing Media - 1 part garden soil - 1 part Sieved sand - 1 part Compost - 1 part Sawdust/Ricehull 3.5. Procedure in proper mixing growing media using the ratio and proportion

4. Sterilization of growing media 4.1. Importance of sterilizing the K to 12 TLE Agri - Fishery Arts - Horticulture Curriculum Guide December 2013

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growing media Methods in sterilizing the growing media - Heat Treatment - Chemical Treatment Procedure in sterilizing the growing media

5. Sowing Seeds 5.1. Proper seed growing techniques 5.2. Stages and seed germination 5.3. Amount depth of sowing seed 5.4. Importance of seed sowing

2.5. Sow seeds on tray compartments

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Pre-cultural Management Practices 6.1. Irrigation system 6.2. Chemical to use in fertilizing and controlling pests 6.3. IPM 6.4. Fert. Management (FPA) 6.5. Safety measures in spraying chemicals 6.6. Calibration of sprayer 6.7. Plant pest, diseases, and treatment 6.8. Vegetable production manual 6.9. Crop Protection Quarter 3 LESSON : Produce Vegetables (Note: Research component should be included in the activities) Module: Transplanting Seedlings

2.6. Perform pre-cultural management practices

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1. Fertilizer application 1.1. Importance of Fertilizer

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Application Types of Fertilizer Sources of Fertilizer Methods of Fertilizer Application Time and frequency of fertilizer application Fertilizer computation Fertilizer management safety precaution

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3.2. Apply mulching materials

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3. Transplanting seedling 3.1. Distance and depth of planting 3.2. Characteristics of good quality seeds 3.3. Procedures and recommendation on transplanting

3.3. Transplant seedlings following the right recommendation

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4. Management of newly transplanted seedlings techniques in: - shading - watering Quarter 4 LESSON : Produce vegetables (Note: Research component should be included in the activities)

3.4. Perform post-planting care on newly transplanted seedlings

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2. Mulching 2.1. Importance of mulching 2.2. Kinds of Mulching materials 2.3. Polyethelene plastic film 2.4. Rice straw 2.5. Cut grasses 2.6. Procedure in Applying Mulch 2.7. Characteristics of mulches

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Module: Maintaining growth of vegetables LO 4. Maintain growth of vegetables 4.1. Apply proper cultivation method for particular crop

1. Soil cultivation 1.1. 1.2. 1.3.

Importance of soil cultivation Appropriate tools and methods to be used in soil cultivation Types of soil cultivation

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2. Fertilizer application 2.1. Fertilizers and chemical computation 2.2. Recommended rate data 2.3. Methods, time and kinds of application 2.4. Factors to consider in selecting chemicals to use 2.5. Knowledge in the proper application of chemicals 2.6. Calibration of sprayer 2.7. FPA

4.2. Apply fertilizers and chemicals

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3. Irrigation 3.1. Importance of irrigation 3.2. Methods of Irrigation - Over head (mist, sprinkler) - Surface (Furrow, drip, sub surface) 3.3. Safety precaution/measures in proper use of tools and equipment - Setting up drip irrigation

4.3. Select and set-up right irrigation system

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4.4. Determine control measures on specific pests and diseases

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – HORTICULTURE CONTENT 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8.

CONTENT STANDARD

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

CODE

IPM Importance of control and prevention measures Methods of preventing and controlling pests and diseases List of pesticides and chemicals to be used Crop protection Safety measures in spraying chemicals Calibration of sprayer Plant pest and diseases

5. Importance of Replanting

4.5. Perform replanting in missing hills

TLE_AFHC10P V-IVi-j-5

LO5 Harvesting crops 5.1. Prepare all tools, materials and equipment needed

TLE_AFHC10P V-IVj-5

6. Tools, Materials and Equipment needed in Harvesting 6.1. Different types of tools, materials and equipment 6.2. Parts and functions of specific equipments and tools to be used 6.3. Safety measures 6.4. Uses of different types of tools and equipment

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – HORTICULTURE CONTENT 7.3.

CONTENT STANDARD

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Factors to consider in determining matured vegetable crops

CODE

5.2. Determine when to harvest based on the maturity indices 5.3. Perform harvesting using appropriate materials ,tools and equipment

8. Harvesting vegetable crops 8.1. Time and methods of harvesting vegetable crops 8.2. Techniques and importance of harvesting 8.3. Appropriate packing materials 8.4. Stages of maturity 8.5. Safety precaution in using cutting tools 8.6. Operating farm equipment and tools

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – HORTICULTURE

GLOSSARY Drainage system Farm Tillage Harrow Machine shed Mechanical drier Planting board Plower Pump house NPK

Seedbed Seedplot Solar radiation Soil analysis Soil cultivation Soil Sampling Soil Testing Kit (STK) Staking Storage house Tillage Wildlife

A system of watercourses that carries off excess water. The general tilling of the soil. A farm implement consisting of a heavy frame with sharp teeth or upright disks, used to break up and even off plowed ground. A small hut or any light shelter for a machine. A machine used for dehydrating something, either by direct heat, drafts of hot airor centrifugal action. A thin, flat, rectangular piece of wood (or other stiff material) with holes used for dropping seeds into the soil at given distances; it is also used for marking distances when sowing or transplanting in field or plots. A farm implement consisting of a heavy blade at the end of a beam, usually hitched to a draft team or motor vehicle and used for breaking up soil and cutting furrows in preparation for sowing. A house where pumps (e.g. to irrigate) are installed and operated. Stands for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus and Potassium (K) ;It is based on the relative content of the chemical elements nitrogen, phosphorus , and potassium that are commonly used in fertilizers. The N value is the percentage of elemental nitrogen by weight in the fertilizer. The values for P and K represent the amount of oxide in the form of P2O5 and K2O that would be present in the fertilizer if all the elemental phosphorus and potassium were oxidized into these forms. (1) A plot of land in which seeds or seedlings are grown before being transplanted; (2) A bed of soil cultivated for planting seeds. (1) Old-fashioned term for seedbed (2) A piece of ground in which seeds are sown to produce plants for transplanting; a piece of nursery-ground; hence, figuratively, a nursery or hotbed. Radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5,800 K. (1) The determination of the level of nutrients found in a soil sample; (2) a comprehensive test that measures the level of nutrients in the soil. The analysis is used to assess the fertility of the soil and to determine ways to increase fertility levels. (1) The planting, tending, improving, or harvesting of crops or plants; (2) the preparation of ground to promote their growth The determination of the quality of soil by collecting representative samples from different spots within a particular field. A device used for the analysis of a soil sample to determine nutrient and contaminated content, composition, and other characteristics such as the acidity or pH level. A process whereby a piece of wood or metal that is pointed at one end is driven into the ground and used as a marker, a fence pole, or a tent peg. A place where things are stored. The agricultural preparation of soil through mechanical agitation such as digging, stirring, and overturning. Pertains to animals and vegetation when living in a natural or undomesticated state.

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K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AGRI-FISHERY ARTS – HORTICULTURE CODE BOOK LEGEND Sample:

LEGEND

TLE_AFHC10PV-IIIh-j-4 SAMPLE

Learning Area and Strand/ Subject or Specialization

Technology and Livelihood Education_Agri-Fishery Horticulture

Grade Level

Grade 10

Domain/Content/ Component/ Topic

Produce Vegetables

First Entry

Uppercase Letter/s

DOMAIN/ COMPONENT Personal Entrepreneurial Skills

TLE_AF HC 10

PV -

Roman Numeral

*Zero if no specific quarter

Quarter

Week

PECS

Environment and Marketing

EM

Use and Maintain Farm Tools and Equipment

UT

Perform Estimation and Basic Calculation

MC

Interpret Plans and Drawings

ID

Apply Safety Measures in Farm Operations

OS

Produce Vegetables

PV

III

Third Quarter

Lowercase Letter/s

*Put a hyphen (-) in between letters to indicate more than a specific week

CODE

Week Eight to Ten

h-j -

Arabic Number

Competency

Perform post-planting care on newly transplanted seedlings

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